In 2013, “Washoku” traditional Japanese cuisine was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list and Japanese cuisine became culturally recognized around the world. Yoshihiro Murata is the head chef at Kikunoi who has made a significant contribution to this culture.
This Michelin 3-star fine-dining Japanese restaurant has a long history and has aimed to correctly inform the world about Japanese cuisine.

The origin of the restaurant’s name, “Kikunoi”, came about in the 16th century when feudal shogun lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s wife, Nene, was visiting a teahouse and when she drew water from its well, the water sprang from the well like the blossoming of chrysanthemum flowers. Thus, the name “Kikunoi” or “Chrysanthemum Well” was given to the restaurant when it opened. Kikunoi has protected this well from generation to generation and continues to use the well’s water in its cooking.

When it comes to this high-class Japanese restaurant, it is renowned for more than just its cuisine. The restaurant’s atmosphere, luxurious and refined facilities as well as it’s traditional hospitality can be enjoyed collectively at this “amusement park for the cultured”. Savor the restaurant’s visual beauty and obtain happiness from its exquisite cuisine. Kikunoi hopes all its guests are able to fully experience the four seasons with each of their five senses in its atmosphere and facilities.